Dr. Mark Kortepeter, a physician and biodefense expert who formerly worked at the U.S. Army “hot zone” research lab, looks at what kind of diseases make for a good biological weapon and whether Covid-19 falls into that category.
Category: healthcare
Las Vegas May Be A Superspreader Hot Spot, New Study Suggests
It looks like what happens in Vegas isn’t staying in Vegas.
The Three Silver Linings In The Dark Pandemic Cloud
While many of us can relate to Michelle Obama’s recent admission to experiencing mild depression during pandemic times, this crisis can also lead us to extraordinarily transformative times.
What’s The Clit Test? It’s Creating A New Standard For Female Pleasure On Screen
Frances Rayner explains why seeing realistic portrayals of female bodies and pleasure on film are so fundamental to understanding your sexuality.
Report: Misinformation On Facebook Poses A Major Threat To Public Health [Infographic]
Over the past year, content from the top-10 websites spreading health misinformation had almost four times as many estimated views on Facebook as equivalent content from the websites of 10 leading health institutions.
Movie Theaters Reopen, But Is It Safe?
Experts say steps such as social distancing, wearing masks are key but concessions could increase risk
World’s Largest Kindness Event Offers Light In The Dark Days Of Covid-19
The tragic death of Dr. Lorna Breen, Director of the Emergency Room at the Allen Hospital, New York Presbyterian to suicide, brought home the very real issue of physician and healthcare worker anguish that has pervaded this pandemic.
Synthetic Cannabinoid Drug For Covid-19 Approved For Phase-1 Clinical Trials
In recent months, some have pointed to cannabis as a possible treatment for severe cases of the Covid-19 – pointing specifically towards the cannabinoid CBD. Now, a synthetic cannabinoid drug, ARDS-003, has been given approval by the FDA to begin phase…
Here’s What Scientists Know So Far About The Intersection Of HIV And The Coronavirus Pandemic
Infectious disease expert Dr. Dave Wessner explores what we know—and what we don’t know—about the impact of Covid-19 on those who are HIV-positive.
Less Than Half Of People Were Taught About Birth Control, Says Study
It’s difficult to place where the responsibility of conversations about birth control lies. However, it’s essential that birth control and sexual health education is accessible and accurate.
